Black Friday 2026
Black Friday Phone Deals 2026: The Prices to Beat
Updated October 12, 2026 by Jean GillesNo carrier has announced a Black Friday offer yet. These are the best prices available now for each popular phone and plan, so you can tell a real Black Friday deal from a repeat. We add each offer the day it’s announced.
Black Friday is Nov 27. Last year, carriers started by Nov 10.The price to beat
The best offer available right now for each phone and plan. When a carrier announces a Black Friday offer for the same item, it goes in the last column with how it compares.
PhoneBest now with a trade-inBest now without oneBlack Friday offer
iPhone 18 Pro
Best now with a trade-in
$0 ↗AT&TiPhone 14 or newer, any condition
Best now without one
$80/mo with the plan ↗VerizonSwitchers, Simplicity Pro
Black Friday offer
Not announced
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Best now with a trade-in
Up to $1,200 off ↗AT&TEligible iPhone, any condition
Best now without one
Up to $1,000 off ↗T-MobileSwitch, Experience Beyond
Black Friday offer
Not announced
iPhone 17
Best now with a trade-in
No current offer
Best now without one
Under $100 ↗T-MobileSwitch, Experience More or Beyond
Black Friday offer
Not announced
Galaxy S26
Best now with a trade-in
No current offer
Best now without one
Free ↗T-MobileNew line, Experience More
Black Friday offer
Not announced
Pixel 11 Pro
Best now with a trade-in
Free ↗T-MobileEligible trade-in, Experience More+
Best now without one
Free ↗T-MobileNew line, Experience More+
Black Friday offer
Not announced
Galaxy Z Fold8
Best now with a trade-in
$1,900 off ↗T-MobileExperience Beyond, existing customers OK
Best now without one
No current offer
Black Friday offer
Not announced
Keep your phone
Best now with a trade-in
No current offer
Best now without one
Up to $800 per line ↗AT&TSwitch, reward card
Black Friday offer
Not announced
PlanBest price nowBlack Friday offer
Unlimited on Verizon's network
Best price now$25/mo ↗VisibleOur reviewTaxes and fees included
Black Friday offer
Not announced
Unlimited on T-Mobile's network
Best price now$25/mo ↗MetroOur reviewWith AutoPay, taxes included, first month $30
Black Friday offer
Not announced
Premium unlimited, any network
Best price now$24.92/mo ↗US MobileOur review$299 first year, renews at $390
Black Friday offer
Not announced
Big-carrier unlimited, 1 line
Best price now$50/mo ↗T-MobileOur reviewEssentials Saver, plus taxes and fees
Black Friday offer
Not announced
When carriers launched last year
By Nov 10, 2025AT&T, Verizon and T-MobileEarly Black Friday phone offers live at all threeSource: MacRumors
Nov 19, 2025VisiblePlan discounts, including 50% off the Visible+ Pro annual planSource: Blacker Friday
Black Friday 2026 is November 27. If carriers follow last year, the first big offers will arrive in early November.
How to judge a Black Friday deal
Read the full guide →Price it over 36 months"Free" phones are paid off with 36 monthly bill credits. Add the plan cost for 36 months, plus fees, and compare that total.
The plan is part of the priceMost big offers need a premium unlimited plan. A free phone on a $100 plan can cost more than buying a phone for a $25 plan.
Last year’s model is often the best buyTrade-in values and switcher credits peak in late November, and the biggest outright discounts tend to be on the previous generation.
Our guides for Black Friday shopping
Best Black Friday iPhone deals: how to judge themHow to price a 36-month bill-credit offer.Read the guide →Galaxy S26 deals: all three carriers comparedVerizon, AT&T and T-Mobile side by side.Read the guide →How to switch carriers and keep your numberThe porting steps, in order.Read the guide →BYOD deals: bring your own phone and saveSwitching credits compared with a cheaper plan.Read the guide →
Black Friday deal FAQs
When do Black Friday phone deals start?
Black Friday 2026 is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30. Carriers often launch early offers in the first weeks of November. We add each one here the day it’s announced.Are Black Friday phone deals better than usual?
Not always. The big carriers sometimes rerun offers from earlier in the year, and we tag those rows. Prepaid plan discounts are usually the clearest savings.Do I need to switch carriers to get a deal?
For most of the largest phone offers, yes, or you need to add a line. Each row lists what you need, including trade-in and plan requirements.Can I get a Black Friday deal on a prepaid plan?
Yes. Prepaid carriers often discount the first months or the first year of service. Those offers are in the plan deals section.Sources: carrier offer pages and press releases, checked October 12, 2026.